Championing the Critical Work of Women Human Rights Defenders on the Front Lines

Key Results of the WPHF Window for WHRDs

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Window for WHRDs Impact by the Numbers

Since 2023

$+

USD Mobilized for WHRDs Worldwide

WHRDs supported

Dependents Supported (Safety Net) in

Countries

%

of WHRDs financed report the protection support they received enabled them to continue their activism

 

“My colleagues and I reached out to WPHF for help after we were displaced from our homes, left without belongings, and struggling to survive. We never imagined the war would last so long. We couldn’t access our bank accounts and went without salaries for months. The WPHF grant became a lifeline, helping us breathe during salary disruptions and the rise in living costs. This support allowed us to continue documenting women’s stories, offering psychological support, distributing dignity kits, and raising awareness about digital safety, especially for women and girls whose rights were violated during the war in Gaza.”

Woman Human Rights Defender & WPHF partner Palestine

“We need funds like WPHF to make our voices heard in international platforms.” 

Nohora Alejandra Quiguantar, Woman Human Rights Defender & WPHF partner Colombia

“Early 2023, I received a grant that covered my relocation and therapy. (…) I had been battling mental health issues since June 2022, when I was arrested. (…) Some colleagues and I are following up on a case that is about to go to court, so I have not backed off from human rights work although I have reduced my online engagements because I still need to be cautious of my online safety as well.… All I can say is that the grant from WPHF has helped me a lot to navigate the psychological torture that comes with this work. The main change was learning to manage fear. We don't abandon the fight; instead, we continue with greater responsibility towards ourselves. This enables us to bring these teachings to our communities and organizations, and to take actions that minimize risks.”

Woman Human Rights Defender & WPHF partner Uganda

“Give women’s organizations access to funding to enable local women to raise their voices to the highest level.” 

Cherie-Fa Apek Eyere, Woman Human Rights Defender & WPHF partner DRC 

“Funding for the safety and security of WHRDs and their local organizations should be prioritized, now more than ever.” 

May Sabe Phyu, Woman Human Rights Defender & WPHF partner Myanmar 

In Her Own Words

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